MPC Container Ships in partnership with North Sea Container Line AS (NCL) and Elkem ASA, christened on 1 April the NCL VESTLAND, a feeder vessel powered by bio-methanol, in Haugesund, Norway.
As announced, the container feeder vessel is the first of two MPCC dual-fuel 1,300 TEU newbuildings to be delivered in 2025.
Both vessels will be able to operate on green methanol from day one, featuring an energy storage system (battery) as well as shore power connectors.
NCL VESTLAND is the first dual-fuel vessel in the MPCC fleet which enables operation on methanol, allowing MPCC to take a significant leap forward in its commitment to use low-emission solutions in regional container trades.
Together with our partners NCL and Elkem, this project allows us to set up a green transportation corridor in Northern Europe, whilst allowing us to make the right move towards a further decarbonisation of the fleet.
…said Constantin Baack, CEO, MPCC.
